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Historical Background and Characters in To Kill a Mockingbird

Explore the historical background of To Kill a Mockingbird, including racism, gender bias, and social inequality, as well as the main characters in the novel. Gain insight into the setting, the Finches, the Ewell family, Tom Robinson, Boo Radley, and more.

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Historical Background and Characters in To Kill a Mockingbird

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  1. Introduction to kill a mockingbird by harper lee

  2. Historical Background • The setting • Maycomb, Georgia • 1933-1935 • Period of extreme drought • During The Great Depression • Hitler in power in Germany to kill a mockingbird by harper lee

  3. Historical Background • Racism and discrimination rampant during novel’s setting • Novel includes many historical allusions • Jim Crow Laws (1890s-1960s) • Scottsboro Trials • Social Inequality to kill a mockingbird by harper lee

  4. Historical Background • Gender Bias • Women were the weaker sex. • Education not important for women. • Wealthy women were expected to supervise staff • Men were not seen as nurturing to kill a mockingbird by harper lee

  5. Historical Background The Finches White citizens of Maycomb County The Ewell Family Tom Robinson to kill a mockingbird by harper lee

  6. CharactersJean Louise Finch “Scout” • The story’s narrator • Although now an adult, Scout looks back at her childhood and tells of the momentous events and influential people of those years. • Scout is six when the story begins. • She is naturally curious about life. to kill a mockingbird by harper lee

  7. CharactersAtticus Finch • Father of Scout and Jem • A widower • An attorney by profession • Highly respected • Good citizen • Instills good values and morals in his children. to kill a mockingbird by harper lee

  8. CharactersJem Finch • Scout’s older brother • Looks up to his father Atticus • Usually looks out for Scout • Typical older brother at times • Smart • Compassionate • Matures as the story progresses to kill a mockingbird by harper lee

  9. CharactersCalpurnia • The Finch’s black housekeeper • Has watched the children since their mother’s death • Has been a positive influence on the children. to kill a mockingbird by harper lee

  10. CharactersDill • A close friend of Jem and Scout • Usually lives in Maycomb only during the summer (stays with a relative) • Tells “big stories” • Has been deprived of love and affection to kill a mockingbird by harper lee

  11. CharactersTom Robinson • A young hardworking black man • Has a crippled left hand • Married with three children. Works on a farm belonging to Mr. Link Deas, a white man • Accused of raping a white girl to kill a mockingbird by harper lee

  12. CharactersArthur “Boo” Radley • An enigma • An adult man, whose father has “sentenced” him to a lifetime confinement to their house because of some mischief he got into when he was a teenager. • Has a reputation of being a lunatic • Sometimes childlike in behavior • Starving for love and affection to kill a mockingbird by harper lee

  13. CharactersMayella Ewell • The oldest child of Bob Ewell • Shy • Lonely • She accuses Tom of rape to kill a mockingbird by harper lee

  14. CharactersMiss Maudie Atkinson • Scout’s Neighbor • Loves gardens and bakes the best cake in Maycomb • Knows how to treat children like adults to kill a mockingbird by harper lee

  15. CharactersMrs. Henry Lafayette Dubose • A mean old woman in the Finch neighborhood • Teaches the children a lesson in bravery to kill a mockingbird by harper lee

  16. CharactersAunt Alexandra • Atticus’s sister • Wants Scout to be a lady • Wants Jem to be a gentleman to kill a mockingbird by harper lee

  17. CharactersBob Ewell • Mayella’s poor father • The town parasite who lives off the town’s bounty to kill a mockingbird by harper lee

  18. CharactersHeck Tate • The town sheriff to kill a mockingbird by harper lee

  19. About the Author Lee grew up in Alabama Father was prominent lawyer Experienced Great Depression, Scottsboro Trials “Scout” based on her life; “Dill” based on life of childhood friend Truman Capote To Kill A Mockingbird is semi-autobiographical for a number of reasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftHZvlvbitg Scottsboro Trials 4:00-20:00 1:00:00- end https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMu4dEbAQAQ (part 2 alfonso mills)

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